If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Bernard O’Brien 248.535.3380 or Bill Pennycook 248.535.3363 of Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc. If you wish to contact the City directly, please contact the City Engineering Department at 248.524.3383. Thank you for your cooperation.
The last of the concrete slab replacements was competed on Thursday, October 28th. The northbound inner lane of John R remains closed until the concrete cures sufficiently to open to traffic sometime next week. All southbound lanes are fully open. Minor lane closures will occur on John R during final cleanup and restoration over the next several weeks.
Coolidge Pavement Rehabilitation
COOLIDGE, MAPLE to GOLFVIEW - PAVEMENT REHABILITATION
The existing pavement on Coolidge has deteriorated to a point where maintenance is no longer cost effective. Coolidge will be rehabilitated by milling (grinding) the existing asphalt surface, performing base and joint repairs, curb and gutter replacement and an asphalt pavement overlay will be placed to serve as the new road surface.
Existing pedestrian crossing locations will be upgraded to comply with current American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. Traffic will be maintained on one lane in each direction throughout the duration of the project.
This construction bulletin is to inform you of up-coming special construction operations relating to the Coolidge Hwy., Pavement Rehabilitation project. The following construction operations will begin on Saturday, September 11th at 6 am and end on Sunday, September 12th at 8 pm:
Pavement construction will be completed at the intersection of Coolidge and Golfview. Because of this work, the following traffic restrictions will be required:
Coolidge Hwy. and Golfview will be closed to through traffic at the intersection. Local traffic only will be maintained. No traffic will be allowed through the intersection.
Advance warning signage, construction barrels, flaggers, etc. will be in place in order to facilitate traffic movements. Expect delays. Appropriate detour routes will be in place and the following roads shall be posted as detour routes: Big Beaver, Crooks and Maple
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the City Engineering Department at 248.524.3383.
If citizens have concerns related to road maintenance or pothole repair, please call the appropriate number for City or County roads. Please know that the County also maintains the State roads.
RCOC Citizen Concern line: 248.858.4804 (County and State Roads).
For concerns on City Roads: 248.524.3392.
Engineering
The Engineering Department deals with the infrastructure and records of Troy pertaining to water mains, sanitary sewers, storm drains, paving, new construction, surveying, design, right-of-way, floodplain information, soil erosion, permits and administration. They are the liaison with Federal, State and County agencies and other cities to implement projects; liaison with developers to implement the public improvements for new residential, commercial, and industrial developments; and liaison with utility companies for private utility construction in City right-of-way.
Engineering services include the design and administration of public improvement projects such as roads, sanitary sewers, water mains, storm sewers and sidewalks. Engineering prepares the plans and specifications and supervises the construction of projects authorized by City Council. Engineering updates and maintains all records of City utilities, streets, and sidewalks.
Some of its objectives for the upcoming year include replacing water mains in section 9, Section 28, and Section 34, improvements to the River Rouge watershed, Rochester Road utility relocations between Torpey and Wattles, developing projects to enhance traffic safety, developing public education brochures and performing work to increase school safety, continue to enhance and broaden the scope of the city's GIS information.
The Engineering Department sets the standards and specifications for new developments and reviews plans and inspects construction to protect the public interest. Surveying and Inspection Services conducts surveys for the design and construction of public improvements; develops the City's Geographic Information System; conducts surveys for the investigation of drainage problems; and inspects the construction of private utilities for compliance with City requirements.
Please contact the Troy Engineering Department at 248.524.3384 if you have any questions or concerns.
Traffic Engineering Services analyzes roads for defects and deficiencies; maintains records for traffic crashes, signals, signs and sidewalks; conducts and maintains traffic volume counts; and handles requests for new traffic signals and signs. This department works with the Traffic Committee which meets monthly to discuss traffic issues within the city.
DID YOU KNOW?
- There are over 322 miles of major and local roads maintained by the City of Troy.
- Most of Troy's major roads are under the jurisdiction of the Road Commission for Oakland County: Adams, Crooks, Livernois, John R, Dequindre, South Boulevard, Long Lake, Big Beaver, Maple and 14 Mile.
- The Road Commission for Oakland County installs and maintains all traffic signals in Troy, however Troy's Traffic Engineering Division continually monitors the operations and makes recommendations for better performance.
- The City of Troy secured approximately $22 million in State and Federal funding for major road improvements from 2009 to 2014. Troy's required local match is 20% of these funds.
